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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 233.01 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 233.01 and 114.97 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 233.01 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/233.01 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 233.01 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 26,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,789.16/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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