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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 231.30 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 231.30 and 148.41 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 231.30 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/231.30 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 231.30 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 34,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,327.23/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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