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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 214.06 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 214.06 and 106.04 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 214.06 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/214.06 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 214.06 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 22,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,697.32/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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