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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 233.16 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 233.16 and 121.40 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 233.16 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/233.16 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 233.16 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 28,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,305.62/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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