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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 214.35 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 214.35 and 106.18 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 214.35 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/214.35 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 214.35 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 22,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759.68/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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