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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 234.86 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 234.86 and 155.34 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 234.86 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/234.86 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 234.86 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 36,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,482.38/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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