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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 232.25 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 232.25 and 135.92 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 232.25 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/232.25 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 232.25 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 31,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567.47/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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