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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 233.16 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 233.16 and 142.18 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 233.16 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/233.16 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 233.16 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 33,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,150.69/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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