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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 214.02 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 214.02 and 106.16 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 214.02 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/214.02 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 214.02 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 22,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720.50/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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