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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 233.02 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 233.02 and 144.42 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 233.02 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/233.02 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 233.02 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 33,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652.75/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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