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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 231.89 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 231.89 and 144.63 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 231.89 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/231.89 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 231.89 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 33,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,537.53/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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