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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.87, 215.07 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.87, 215.07 and 104.11 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.87 : 215.07 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.87/215.07 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.87x = 215.07 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.87x = 22,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390.94/155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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