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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 233.41 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 233.41 and 129.93 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 233.41 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/233.41 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 233.41 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 30,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,326.64/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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