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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 214.27 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 214.27 and 148.79 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 214.27 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/214.27 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 214.27 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 31,880.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,880.61/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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