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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 214.67 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 214.67 and 106.56 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 214.67 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/214.67 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 214.67 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 22,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,875.24/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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