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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 233.10 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 233.10 and 142.32 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 233.10 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/233.10 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 233.10 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 33,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,174.79/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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