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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 232.26 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 232.26 and 130.63 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 232.26 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/232.26 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 232.26 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 30,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,340.12/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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