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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 213.56 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 213.56 and 105.79 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 213.56 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/213.56 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 213.56 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 22,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,592.51/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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