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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.50, 232.88 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.50, 232.88 and 114.82 is: 171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.50 : 232.88 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.50/232.88 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.50x = 232.88 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.50x = 26,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,739.28/155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.96

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