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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 215.09 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 215.09 and 106.78 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 215.09 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/215.09 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 215.09 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 22,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967.31/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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