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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 213.82 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 213.82 and 108.37 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 213.82 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/213.82 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 213.82 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 23,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171.67/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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