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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 234.33 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 234.33 and 121.60 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 234.33 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/234.33 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 234.33 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 28,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494.53/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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