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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 214.76 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 214.76 and 106.54 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 214.76 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/214.76 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 214.76 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 22,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,880.00/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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