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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.79, 233.08 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.79, 233.08 and 148.10 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.79 : 233.08 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.79/233.08 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.79x = 233.08 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.79x = 34,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517.61/155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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