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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 215.06 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 215.06 and 100.68 is: 138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 215.06 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/215.06 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 215.06 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 21,650.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650.93/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.85

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