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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 231.80 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 231.80 and 137.16 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 231.80 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/231.80 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 231.80 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 31,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,793.00/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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