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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 232.50 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 232.50 and 139.22 is: 207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 232.50 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/232.50 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 232.50 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 32,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,367.71/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.99

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