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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 231.50 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 231.50 and 144.09 is: 214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 231.50 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/231.50 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 231.50 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 33,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,357.20/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.86

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