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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 234.06 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 234.06 and 91.88 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 234.06 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/234.06 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 234.06 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 21,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505.43/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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