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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 232.85 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 232.85 and 121.26 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 232.85 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/232.85 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 232.85 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 28,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235.69/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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