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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 233.40 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 233.40 and 145.44 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 233.40 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/233.40 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 233.40 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 33,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,945.70/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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