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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 232.38 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 232.38 and 114.46 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 232.38 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/232.38 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 232.38 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 26,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598.21/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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