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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 214.05 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 214.05 and 108.60 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 214.05 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/214.05 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 214.05 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 23,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245.83/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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