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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.98, 232.76 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.98, 232.76 and 139.78 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.98 : 232.76 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.98/232.76 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.98x = 232.76 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.98x = 32,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,535.19/155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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