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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 233.04 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 233.04 and 114.41 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 233.04 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/233.04 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 233.04 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 26,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,662.11/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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