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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 234.03 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 234.03 and 134.34 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 234.03 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/234.03 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 234.03 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 31,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,439.59/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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