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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 233.28 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 233.28 and 135.27 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 233.28 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/233.28 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 233.28 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 31,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555.79/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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