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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 234.04 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 234.04 and 133.24 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 234.04 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/234.04 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 234.04 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 31,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,183.49/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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