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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 232.92 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 232.92 and 130.89 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 232.92 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/232.92 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 232.92 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 30,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,486.90/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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