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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 232.80 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 232.80 and 118.48 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 232.80 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/232.80 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 232.80 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 27,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582.14/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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