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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.71, 233.57 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.71, 233.57 and 40.15 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.71 : 233.57 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.71/233.57 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.71x = 233.57 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.71x = 9,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377.84/155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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