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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 231.57 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 231.57 and 149.36 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 231.57 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/231.57 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 231.57 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 34,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,586.14/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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