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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 233.15 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 233.15 and 139.33 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 233.15 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/233.15 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 233.15 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 32,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,484.38/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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