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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 233.60 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 233.60 and 130.20 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 233.60 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/233.60 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 233.60 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 30,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,414.72/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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