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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.29, 232.94 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.29, 232.94 and 120.97 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.29 : 232.94 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.29/232.94 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.29x = 232.94 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.29x = 28,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,178.75/155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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