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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 233.07 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 233.07 and 116.83 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 233.07 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/233.07 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 233.07 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 27,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227.82/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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