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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 232.54 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 232.54 and 133.25 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 232.54 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/232.54 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 232.54 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 30,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,985.96/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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