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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 213.74 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 213.74 and 108.37 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 213.74 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/213.74 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 213.74 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 23,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162.23/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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