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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 232.95 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 232.95 and 141.98 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 232.95 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/232.95 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 232.95 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 33,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,074.24/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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