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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 214.96 and 106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 214.96 and 106.69 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 214.96 = 106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/214.96 = 106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 214.96 × 106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 22,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933.01/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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