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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.21, 232.45 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.21, 232.45 and 113.81 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.21 : 232.45 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.21/232.45 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.21x = 232.45 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.21x = 26,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,453.69/155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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