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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 233.64 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 233.64 and 121.57 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 233.64 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/233.64 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 233.64 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 28,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403.03/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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