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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 231.19 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 231.19 and 139.32 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 231.19 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/231.19 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 231.19 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 32,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,209.04/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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