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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.33, 233.18 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.33, 233.18 and 91.25 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.33 : 233.18 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.33/233.18 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.33x = 233.18 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.33x = 21,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,277.22/155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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