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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.33, 232.76 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.33, 232.76 and 141.66 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.33 : 232.76 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.33/232.76 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.33x = 232.76 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.33x = 32,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,972.26/155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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