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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 213.96 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 213.96 and 105.93 is: 146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 213.96 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/213.96 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 213.96 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 22,664.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664.78/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.10

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