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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 232.68 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 232.68 and 135.34 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 232.68 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/232.68 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 232.68 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 31,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,490.91/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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