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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 232.48 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 232.48 and 111.70 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 232.48 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/232.48 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 232.48 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 25,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,968.02/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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