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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 233.22 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 233.22 and 91.16 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 233.22 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/233.22 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 233.22 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 21,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260.34/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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