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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 232.23 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 232.23 and 135.30 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 232.23 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/232.23 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 232.23 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 31,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,420.72/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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