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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.42 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.42 and 130.29 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.42 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.42 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.42 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 30,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,412.29/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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