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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.31 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.31 and 131.78 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.31 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.31 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.31 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 30,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,745.59/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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