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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 232.45 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 232.45 and 138.78 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 232.45 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/232.45 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 232.45 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 32,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259.41/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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