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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 215.01 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 215.01 and 106.74 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 215.01 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/215.01 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 215.01 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 22,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950.17/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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