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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 232.47 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 232.47 and 135.12 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 232.47 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/232.47 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 232.47 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 31,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,411.35/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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