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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 214.53 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 214.53 and 106.29 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 214.53 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/214.53 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 214.53 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 22,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802.39/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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