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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 232.96 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 232.96 and 145.20 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 232.96 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/232.96 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 232.96 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 33,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,825.79/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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