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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 231.49 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 231.49 and 136.59 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 231.49 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/231.49 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 231.49 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 31,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,618.88/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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