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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 232.75 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 232.75 and 145.67 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 232.75 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/232.75 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 232.75 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 33,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,903.30/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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