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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 231.77 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 231.77 and 133.48 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 231.77 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/231.77 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 231.77 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 30,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,936.66/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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