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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.58 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.58 and 115.22 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.58 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.58 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.58 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 26,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,913.09/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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