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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 232.61 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 232.61 and 139.96 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 232.61 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/232.61 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 232.61 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 32,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,556.10/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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