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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.89, 234.03 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.89, 234.03 and 129.16 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.89 : 234.03 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.89/234.03 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.89x = 234.03 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.89x = 30,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,227.31/155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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