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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 233.19 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 233.19 and 133.93 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 233.19 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/233.19 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 233.19 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 31,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,230.55/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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