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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 232.24 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 232.24 and 138.84 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 232.24 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/232.24 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 232.24 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 32,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244.20/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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