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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.68 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.68 and 141.48 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.68 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.68 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.68 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 33,061.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061.05/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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