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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 232.98 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 232.98 and 120.88 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 232.98 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/232.98 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 232.98 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 28,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162.62/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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