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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 233.16 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 233.16 and 138.10 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 233.16 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/233.16 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 233.16 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 32,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199.40/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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