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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 233.12 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 233.12 and 137.58 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 233.12 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/233.12 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 233.12 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 32,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,072.65/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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