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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 232.23 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 232.23 and 139.70 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 232.23 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/232.23 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 232.23 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 32,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441.37/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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