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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.73, 233.37 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.73, 233.37 and 121.56 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.73 : 233.37 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.73/233.37 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.73x = 233.37 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.73x = 28,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368.46/155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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