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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 233.32 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 233.32 and 121.16 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 233.32 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/233.32 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 233.32 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 28,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,269.05/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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