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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 214.38 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 214.38 and 105.56 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 214.38 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/214.38 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 214.38 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 22,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629.95/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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