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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.53, 214.88 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.53, 214.88 and 148.03 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.53 : 214.88 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.53/214.88 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.53x = 214.88 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.53x = 31,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,807.95/155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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