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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 214.16 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 214.16 and 106.06 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 214.16 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/214.16 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 214.16 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 22,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,713.81/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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