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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 233.02 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 233.02 and 132.58 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 233.02 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/233.02 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 233.02 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 30,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,893.79/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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