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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 232.03 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 232.03 and 135.68 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 232.03 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/232.03 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 232.03 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 31,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,480.91/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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