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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 232.66 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 232.66 and 129.63 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 232.66 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/232.66 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 232.66 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 30,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159.72/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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