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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 233.30 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 233.30 and 134.50 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 233.30 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/233.30 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 233.30 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 31,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.01/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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