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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 233.28 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 233.28 and 149.88 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 233.28 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/233.28 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 233.28 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 34,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.01/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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