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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 232.12 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 232.12 and 116.49 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 232.12 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/232.12 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 232.12 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 27,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040.67/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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