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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 232.38 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 232.38 and 142.37 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 232.38 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/232.38 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 232.38 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 33,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083.65/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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