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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 234.06 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 234.06 and 149.04 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 234.06 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/234.06 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 234.06 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 34,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,884.30/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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