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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 215.12 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 215.12 and 106.97 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 215.12 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/215.12 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 215.12 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 23,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010.58/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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