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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 232.87 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 232.87 and 131.09 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 232.87 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/232.87 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 232.87 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 30,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,525.44/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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