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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 215.24 and 100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 215.24 and 100.70 is: 139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 215.24 = 100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/215.24 = 100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 215.24 × 100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 21,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,673.09/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.01

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