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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 233.01 and 139.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 233.01 and 139.09 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 233.01 = 139.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/233.01 = 139.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 233.01 × 139.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 32,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,409.36/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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