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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.67 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.67 and 98.16 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.67 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.67 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.67 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 22,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,937.05/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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