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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.11, 232.53 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.11, 232.53 and 116.55 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.11 : 232.53 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.11/232.53 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.11x = 232.53 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.11x = 27,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.37/155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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