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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 232.96 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 232.96 and 133.38 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 232.96 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/232.96 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 232.96 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 31,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,072.20/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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