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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 214.72 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 214.72 and 148.23 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 214.72 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/214.72 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 214.72 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 31,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,827.58/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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