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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 214.98 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 214.98 and 106.66 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 214.98 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/214.98 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 214.98 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 22,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929.77/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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