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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 214.32 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 214.32 and 108.66 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 214.32 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/214.32 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 214.32 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 23,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288.01/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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