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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.32 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.32 and 133.56 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.32 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.32 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.32 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 31,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,028.66/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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