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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 214.76 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 214.76 and 106.54 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 214.76 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/214.76 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 214.76 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 22,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,880.26/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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