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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 214.95 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 214.95 and 146.83 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 214.95 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/214.95 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 214.95 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 31,561.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,561.11/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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