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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 232.86 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 232.86 and 91.56 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 232.86 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/232.86 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 232.86 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 21,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,320.66/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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