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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 232.49 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 232.49 and 140.97 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 232.49 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/232.49 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 232.49 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 32,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773.41/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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