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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 232.70 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 232.70 and 134.76 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 232.70 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/232.70 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 232.70 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 31,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,358.65/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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