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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 233.63 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 233.63 and 144.62 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 233.63 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/233.63 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 233.63 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 33,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787.57/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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