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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 214.24 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 214.24 and 105.52 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 214.24 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/214.24 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 214.24 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 22,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606.60/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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