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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 215.01 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 215.01 and 106.71 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 215.01 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/215.01 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 215.01 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 22,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943.72/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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