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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 233.52 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 233.52 and 98.12 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 233.52 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/233.52 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 233.52 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 22,912.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,912.98/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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