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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.47, 232.63 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.47, 232.63 and 133.52 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.47 : 232.63 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.47/232.63 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.47x = 232.63 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.47x = 31,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,060.76/155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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