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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.42 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.42 and 140.02 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.42 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.42 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.42 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 32,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682.18/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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