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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.35, 232.83 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.35, 232.83 and 139.01 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.35 : 232.83 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.35/232.83 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.35x = 232.83 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.35x = 32,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,365.70/155.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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