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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 214.27 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 214.27 and 106.25 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 214.27 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/214.27 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 214.27 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 22,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766.19/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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