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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 233.15 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 233.15 and 133.84 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 233.15 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/233.15 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 233.15 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 31,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,203.54/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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