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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 214.92 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 214.92 and 106.74 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 214.92 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/214.92 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 214.92 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 22,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940.56/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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