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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 232.84 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 232.84 and 116.60 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 232.84 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/232.84 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 232.84 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 27,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,149.14/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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