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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 232.70 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 232.70 and 133.72 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 232.70 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/232.70 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 232.70 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 31,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,116.64/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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