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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 213.33 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 213.33 and 147.93 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 213.33 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/213.33 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 213.33 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 31,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,557.66/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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