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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 233.67 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 233.67 and 144.75 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 233.67 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/233.67 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 233.67 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 33,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823.73/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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