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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 214.04 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 214.04 and 105.30 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 214.04 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/214.04 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 214.04 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 22,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537.08/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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