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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 215.05 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 215.05 and 106.72 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 215.05 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/215.05 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 215.05 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 22,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,949.33/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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