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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.71, 233.57 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.71, 233.57 and 148.69 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.71 : 233.57 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.71/233.57 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.71x = 233.57 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.71x = 34,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,729.52/155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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