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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 231.73 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 231.73 and 134.62 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 231.73 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/231.73 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 231.73 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 31,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195.49/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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