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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 233.12 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 233.12 and 91.25 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 233.12 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/233.12 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 233.12 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 21,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271.74/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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