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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.31 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.31 and 140.91 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.31 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.31 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.31 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 32,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,875.71/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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