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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 232.96 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 232.96 and 138.23 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 232.96 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/232.96 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 232.96 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 32,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.06/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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