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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 233.64 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 233.64 and 140.64 is: 211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 233.64 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/233.64 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 233.64 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 32,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,859.13/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.90

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