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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 214.12 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 214.12 and 106.13 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 214.12 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/214.12 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 214.12 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 22,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724.56/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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