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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 233.12 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 233.12 and 116.33 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 233.12 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/233.12 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 233.12 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 27,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,117.10/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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