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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.92 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.92 and 133.62 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.92 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.92 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.92 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 31,122.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,122.77/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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