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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 232.64 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 232.64 and 141.73 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 232.64 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/232.64 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 232.64 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 32,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,972.07/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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