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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 233.42 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 233.42 and 91.60 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 233.42 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/233.42 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 233.42 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 21,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,381.27/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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