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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 213.91 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 213.91 and 105.86 is: 146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 213.91 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/213.91 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 213.91 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 22,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644.51/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.02

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