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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.31 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.31 and 97.86 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.31 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.31 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.31 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 22,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,830.82/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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