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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 232.88 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 232.88 and 129.60 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 232.88 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/232.88 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 232.88 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 30,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,180.60/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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