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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.65, 214.58 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.65, 214.58 and 106.45 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.65 : 214.58 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.65/214.58 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.65x = 214.58 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.65x = 22,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841.51/155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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