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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 233.64 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 233.64 and 147.56 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 233.64 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/233.64 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 233.64 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 34,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475.92/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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