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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 215.22 and 103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 215.22 and 103.47 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 215.22 = 103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/215.22 = 103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 215.22 × 103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 22,268.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268.81/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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