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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 232.43 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 232.43 and 137.07 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 232.43 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/232.43 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 232.43 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 31,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858.49/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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