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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 233.90 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 233.90 and 119.46 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 233.90 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/233.90 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 233.90 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 27,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,941.10/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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