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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.16 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.16 and 115.20 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.16 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.16 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.16 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 26,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,860.03/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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