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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 233.22 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 233.22 and 132.72 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 233.22 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/233.22 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 233.22 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 30,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,952.96/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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