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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 213.84 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 213.84 and 148.80 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 213.84 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/213.84 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 213.84 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 31,819.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819.39/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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