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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 232.52 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 232.52 and 114.08 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 232.52 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/232.52 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 232.52 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 26,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,524.15/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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