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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.87 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.87 and 138.08 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.87 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.87 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.87 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 32,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290.91/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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