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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.13 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.13 and 133.36 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.13 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.13 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.13 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 31,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,090.22/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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