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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 214.08 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 214.08 and 147.68 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 214.08 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/214.08 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 214.08 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 31,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,615.33/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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