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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 214.92 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 214.92 and 105.89 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 214.92 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/214.92 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 214.92 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 22,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756.80/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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