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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 213.57 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 213.57 and 151.54 is: 208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 213.57 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/213.57 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 213.57 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 32,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,363.86/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.06

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