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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 232.24 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 232.24 and 130.61 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 232.24 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/232.24 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 232.24 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 30,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,332.87/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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