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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 233.31 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 233.31 and 114.99 is: 172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 233.31 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/233.31 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 233.31 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 26,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828.32/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.57

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