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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 232.77 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 232.77 and 114.62 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 232.77 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/232.77 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 232.77 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 26,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679.36/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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