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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.53, 233.53 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.53, 233.53 and 98.11 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.53 : 233.53 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.53/233.53 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.53x = 233.53 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.53x = 22,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911.63/155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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