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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 215.19 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 215.19 and 106.77 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 215.19 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/215.19 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 215.19 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 22,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975.84/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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