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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 233.00 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 233.00 and 115.09 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 233.00 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/233.00 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 233.00 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 26,815.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,815.39/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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