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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 214.38 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 214.38 and 106.38 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 214.38 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/214.38 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 214.38 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 22,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805.74/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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