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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 233.22 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 233.22 and 134.36 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 233.22 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/233.22 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 233.22 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 31,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,335.44/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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