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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 233.22 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 233.22 and 139.08 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 233.22 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/233.22 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 233.22 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 32,436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,436.24/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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