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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.47, 233.49 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.47, 233.49 and 121.10 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.47 : 233.49 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.47/233.49 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.47x = 233.49 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.47x = 28,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,275.64/155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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