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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 234.32 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 234.32 and 120 is: 180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 234.32 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/234.32 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 234.32 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 28,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,118.40/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.43

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