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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 214.32 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 214.32 and 106.20 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 214.32 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/214.32 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 214.32 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 22,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760.78/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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