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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 213.32 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 213.32 and 140.86 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 213.32 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/213.32 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 213.32 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 30,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048.26/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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