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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 231.61 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 231.61 and 130.84 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 231.61 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/231.61 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 231.61 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 30,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,303.85/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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