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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.31 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.31 and 135.83 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.31 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.31 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.31 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 31,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,690.50/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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