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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 214.61 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 214.61 and 106.44 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 214.61 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/214.61 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 214.61 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 22,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843.09/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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