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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.69, 233.53 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.69, 233.53 and 141.11 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.69 : 233.53 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.69/233.53 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.69x = 233.53 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.69x = 32,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,952.25/155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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