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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 233.20 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 233.20 and 97.50 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 233.20 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/233.20 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 233.20 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 22,737
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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