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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 233.55 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 233.55 and 142.13 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 233.55 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/233.55 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 233.55 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 33,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,193.29/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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