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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 232.61 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 232.61 and 72.90 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 232.61 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/232.61 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 232.61 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 16,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.90/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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