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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 213.82 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 213.82 and 108.35 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 213.82 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/213.82 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 213.82 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 23,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167.40/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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