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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 233.04 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 233.04 and 146.16 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 233.04 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/233.04 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 233.04 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 34,061.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061.13/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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