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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 234.06 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 234.06 and 155.63 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 234.06 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/234.06 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 234.06 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 36,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426.76/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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