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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.11, 214.07 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.11, 214.07 and 105.97 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.11 : 214.07 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.11/214.07 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.11x = 214.07 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.11x = 22,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683.40/155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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