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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 232.38 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 232.38 and 138.20 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 232.38 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/232.38 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 232.38 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 32,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,114.92/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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