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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 234.22 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 234.22 and 131.76 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 234.22 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/234.22 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 234.22 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 30,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860.83/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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