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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 232.84 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 232.84 and 146.56 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 232.84 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/232.84 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 232.84 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 34,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125.03/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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