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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 233.09 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 233.09 and 97.44 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 233.09 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/233.09 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 233.09 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 22,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712.29/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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