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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 233.17 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 233.17 and 142.58 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 233.17 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/233.17 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 233.17 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 33,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,245.61/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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