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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 231.90 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 231.90 and 113.94 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 231.90 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/231.90 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 231.90 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 26,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,421.53/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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