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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.74 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.74 and 132.26 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.74 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.74 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.74 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 30,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,781.03/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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