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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 233.09 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 233.09 and 115.30 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 233.09 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/233.09 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 233.09 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 26,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875.42/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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