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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 232.56 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 232.56 and 140.42 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 232.56 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/232.56 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 232.56 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 32,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,656.08/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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