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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 234.05 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 234.05 and 146.99 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 234.05 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/234.05 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 234.05 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 34,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,403.01/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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