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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 233.37 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 233.37 and 141.72 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 233.37 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/233.37 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 233.37 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 33,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,073.20/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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