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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 233.57 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 233.57 and 91.59 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 233.57 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/233.57 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 233.57 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 21,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.22/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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