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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 234.05 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 234.05 and 119.68 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 234.05 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/234.05 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 234.05 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 28,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011.10/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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