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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 232.71 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 232.71 and 135.88 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 232.71 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/232.71 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 232.71 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 31,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,619.54/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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