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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 213.75 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 213.75 and 144.25 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 213.75 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/213.75 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 213.75 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 30,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,832.90/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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