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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 233.96 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 233.96 and 137.54 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 233.96 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/233.96 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 233.96 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 32,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,178.76/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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