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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 232.20 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 232.20 and 140.40 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 232.20 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/232.20 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 232.20 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 32,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,600.88/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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