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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 233.01 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 233.01 and 121.12 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 233.01 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/233.01 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 233.01 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 28,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222.17/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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