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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 213.86 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 213.86 and 105.95 is: 146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 213.86 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/213.86 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 213.86 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 22,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659.27/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.04

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