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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 233.04 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 233.04 and 146.48 is: 220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 233.04 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/233.04 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 233.04 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 34,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,135.70/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.06

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