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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 214.20 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 214.20 and 106.11 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 214.20 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/214.20 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 214.20 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 22,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728.76/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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