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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.50, 214.72 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.50, 214.72 and 148.20 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.50 : 214.72 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.50/214.72 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.50x = 214.72 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.50x = 31,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,821.50/155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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