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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 233.28 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 233.28 and 119.34 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 233.28 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/233.28 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 233.28 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 27,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,839.64/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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