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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 214.08 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 214.08 and 142.07 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 214.08 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/214.08 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 214.08 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 30,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,413.28/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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