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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 214.56 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 214.56 and 148.08 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 214.56 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/214.56 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 214.56 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 31,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,772.04/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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