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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 233.08 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 233.08 and 134.68 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 233.08 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/233.08 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 233.08 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 31,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,391.21/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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