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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 232.06 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 232.06 and 137.32 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 232.06 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/232.06 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 232.06 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 31,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,866.48/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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