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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 232.73 and 109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 232.73 and 109.39 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 232.73 = 109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/232.73 = 109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 232.73 × 109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 25,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,458.33/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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