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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 232.80 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 232.80 and 132.30 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 232.80 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/232.80 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 232.80 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 30,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,799.44/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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