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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 232 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 232 and 120.67 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 232 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/232 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 232 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 27,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995.44/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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