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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 214.84 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 214.84 and 106.66 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 214.84 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/214.84 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 214.84 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 22,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,914.30/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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