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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 215.08 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 215.08 and 106.76 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 215.08 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/215.08 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 215.08 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 22,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962.21/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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