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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 232.78 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 232.78 and 140.88 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 232.78 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/232.78 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 232.78 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 32,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794.05/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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