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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 232.56 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 232.56 and 130.48 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 232.56 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/232.56 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 232.56 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 30,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.43/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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