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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 234.27 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 234.27 and 135.52 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 234.27 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/234.27 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 234.27 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 31,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,748.27/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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