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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 215.06 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 215.06 and 106.02 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 215.06 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/215.06 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 215.06 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 22,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800.66/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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