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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 231.68 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 231.68 and 146.25 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 231.68 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/231.68 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 231.68 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 33,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,882.47/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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