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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 233.78 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 233.78 and 144.91 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 233.78 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/233.78 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 233.78 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 33,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,877.06/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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