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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 232.93 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 232.93 and 136.11 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 232.93 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/232.93 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 232.93 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 31,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,704.10/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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