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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 233.55 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 233.55 and 141.30 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 233.55 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/233.55 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 233.55 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 33,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000.62/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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