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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 233.08 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 233.08 and 91.13 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 233.08 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/233.08 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 233.08 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 21,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,239.19/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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