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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 233.16 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 233.16 and 121.36 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 233.16 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/233.16 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 233.16 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 28,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,296.30/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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