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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 213.26 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 213.26 and 149.08 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 213.26 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/213.26 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 213.26 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 31,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,792.80/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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