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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 230.93 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 230.93 and 145.75 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 230.93 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/230.93 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 230.93 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 33,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,658.05/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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