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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 231.80 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 231.80 and 132.03 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 231.80 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/231.80 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 231.80 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 30,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,603.89/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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