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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 214.96 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 214.96 and 106.68 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 214.96 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/214.96 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 214.96 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 22,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931.93/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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