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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 213.98 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 213.98 and 105.99 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 213.98 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/213.98 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 213.98 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 22,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679.21/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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