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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 233.04 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 233.04 and 114.77 is: 171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 233.04 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/233.04 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 233.04 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 26,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746.00/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.96

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