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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 232.97 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 232.97 and 116.81 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 232.97 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/232.97 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 232.97 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 27,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211.48/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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