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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 214.56 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 214.56 and 108.81 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 214.56 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/214.56 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 214.56 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 23,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,346.27/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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