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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.89, 233.75 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.89, 233.75 and 130.07 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.89 : 233.75 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.89/233.75 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.89x = 233.75 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.89x = 30,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,404.77/155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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