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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 233.52 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 233.52 and 91.68 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 233.52 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/233.52 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 233.52 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 21,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,409.11/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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