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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 232.94 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 232.94 and 114.62 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 232.94 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/232.94 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 232.94 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 26,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,698.70/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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