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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 233.28 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 233.28 and 148.10 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 233.28 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/233.28 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 233.28 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 34,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547.60/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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