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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 233.24 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 233.24 and 114.95 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 233.24 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/233.24 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 233.24 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 26,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810.94/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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