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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 214.07 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 214.07 and 106 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 214.07 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/214.07 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 214.07 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 22,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,691.42/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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