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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 233.49 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 233.49 and 131.49 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 233.49 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/233.49 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 233.49 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 30,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700.43/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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