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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 231.90 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 231.90 and 136 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 231.90 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/231.90 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 231.90 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 31,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,538.40/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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