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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 233.70 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 233.70 and 115.12 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 233.70 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/233.70 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 233.70 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 26,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,901.80/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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