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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 232.35 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 232.35 and 149.88 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 232.35 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/232.35 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 232.35 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 34,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,824.62/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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