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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 233.15 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 233.15 and 121.50 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 233.15 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/233.15 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 233.15 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 28,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,327.12/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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