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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 232.80 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 232.80 and 114.68 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 232.80 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/232.80 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 232.80 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 26,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697.50/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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