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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 214.24 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 214.24 and 108.68 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 214.24 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/214.24 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 214.24 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 23,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283.60/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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