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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.51 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.51 and 98.15 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.51 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.51 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.51 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 22,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918.61/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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