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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 233.07 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 233.07 and 145.08 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 233.07 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/233.07 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 233.07 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 33,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,813.80/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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