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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 214.44 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 214.44 and 108.74 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 214.44 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/214.44 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 214.44 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 23,318.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318.21/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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