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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 214.83 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 214.83 and 149.40 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 214.83 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/214.83 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 214.83 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 32,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095.60/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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