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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 233.37 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 233.37 and 144.72 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 233.37 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/233.37 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 233.37 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 33,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773.31/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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