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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 231.65 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 231.65 and 131.10 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 231.65 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/231.65 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 231.65 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 30,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,368.28/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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