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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 232.54 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 232.54 and 134.06 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 232.54 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/232.54 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 232.54 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 31,172.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,172.81/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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