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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 213.55 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 213.55 and 148.26 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 213.55 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/213.55 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 213.55 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 31,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,660.92/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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