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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 234.26 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 234.26 and 92.27 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 234.26 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/234.26 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 234.26 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 21,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615.17/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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