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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 214.47 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 214.47 and 133.68 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 214.47 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/214.47 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 214.47 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 28,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670.35/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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