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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.56 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.56 and 132.08 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.56 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.56 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.56 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 30,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,715.36/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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