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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 214.56 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 214.56 and 135.08 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 214.56 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/214.56 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 214.56 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 28,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,982.76/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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