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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 233.62 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 233.62 and 140.32 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 233.62 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/233.62 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 233.62 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 32,781.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781.56/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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