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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 233.24 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 233.24 and 115.04 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 233.24 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/233.24 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 233.24 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 26,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831.93/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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