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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.02 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.02 and 139.28 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.02 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.02 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.02 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 32,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455.03/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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