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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 232.24 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 232.24 and 97.18 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 232.24 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/232.24 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 232.24 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 22,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569.08/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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