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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.37 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.37 and 131.31 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.37 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.37 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.37 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 30,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,643.81/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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