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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 231.48 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 231.48 and 147.60 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 231.48 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/231.48 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 231.48 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 34,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166.45/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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