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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 232.83 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 232.83 and 120.88 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 232.83 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/232.83 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 232.83 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 28,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144.78/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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