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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 233.57 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 233.57 and 141.94 is: 213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 233.57 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/233.57 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 233.57 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 33,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152.93/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.05

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