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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.20 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.20 and 134.64 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.20 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.20 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.20 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 31,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,263.41/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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