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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232 and 132.60 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 30,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,763.20/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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