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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.96 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.96 and 146.39 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.96 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.96 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.96 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 34,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.50/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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