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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 214.69 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 214.69 and 105.79 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 214.69 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/214.69 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 214.69 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 22,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712.59/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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