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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 232.36 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 232.36 and 145.24 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 232.36 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/232.36 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 232.36 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 33,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747.97/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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