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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 214.77 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 214.77 and 106.67 is: 146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 214.77 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/214.77 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 214.77 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 22,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909.52/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.97

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