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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 232.53 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 232.53 and 144.51 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 232.53 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/232.53 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 232.53 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 33,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,602.91/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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