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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 213.82 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 213.82 and 105.88 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 213.82 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/213.82 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 213.82 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 22,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639.26/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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