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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.48 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.48 and 137.66 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.48 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.48 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.48 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 32,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140.03/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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