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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 215.34 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 215.34 and 148.95 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 215.34 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/215.34 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 215.34 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 32,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,074.89/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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