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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 233.41 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 233.41 and 114.71 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 233.41 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/233.41 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 233.41 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 26,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,774.46/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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