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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 232.40 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 232.40 and 114.62 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 232.40 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/232.40 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 232.40 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 26,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637.69/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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