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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.53, 231.94 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.53, 231.94 and 136.36 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.53 : 231.94 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.53/231.94 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.53x = 231.94 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.53x = 31,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,627.34/155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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