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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 232.17 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 232.17 and 145.38 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 232.17 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/232.17 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 232.17 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 33,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,752.87/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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