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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 215.25 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 215.25 and 106.86 is: 147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 215.25 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/215.25 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 215.25 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 23,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001.62/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.53

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