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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 233.69 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 233.69 and 129.06 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 233.69 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/233.69 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 233.69 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 30,159.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159.39/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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