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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 213.92 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 213.92 and 105.98 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 213.92 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/213.92 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 213.92 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 22,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671.25/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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