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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.51, 233.31 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.51, 233.31 and 138.51 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.51 : 233.31 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.51/233.31 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.51x = 233.31 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.51x = 32,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,316.70/155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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