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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 232.92 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 232.92 and 116.82 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 232.92 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/232.92 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 232.92 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 27,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,209.71/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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