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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 233.87 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 233.87 and 146.06 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 233.87 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/233.87 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 233.87 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 34,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159.05/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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