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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 233.30 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 233.30 and 134.07 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 233.30 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/233.30 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 233.30 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 31,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276.69/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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