155/x=100/147.1 (155/x)*x=(100/147.1)*x - we multiply both sides of the equation by x 155=0.67980965329708*x - we divide both sides of the equation by (0.67980965329708) to get x 155/0.67980965329708=x 228.005=x x=228.005
8 inches = 1/8 of the real height of the book shelf Multiply 8 by 8 because the question shows 1/8 of the book shelf 8x8=64 The book shelf is 64 inches. Or 5 feet and 4 inches.
