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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 213.95 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 213.95 and 108.59 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 213.95 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/213.95 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 213.95 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 23,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232.43/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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