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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 215.26 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 215.26 and 106.82 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 215.26 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/215.26 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 215.26 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 22,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995.35/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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