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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 214.26 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 214.26 and 106 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 214.26 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/214.26 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 214.26 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 22,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,711.56/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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