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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.89, 233.56 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.89, 233.56 and 127.18 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.89 : 233.56 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.89/233.56 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.89x = 233.56 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.89x = 29,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,704.16/155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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