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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 232.43 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 232.43 and 137.11 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 232.43 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/232.43 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 232.43 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 31,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868.48/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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