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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 233.15 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 233.15 and 131.31 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 233.15 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/233.15 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 233.15 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 30,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,614.27/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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