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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 232.33 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 232.33 and 126.06 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 232.33 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/232.33 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 232.33 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 29,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287.52/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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