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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.51, 233.27 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.51, 233.27 and 137.69 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.51 : 233.27 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.51/233.27 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.51x = 233.27 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.51x = 32,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,117.09/155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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