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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 232.44 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 232.44 and 109.27 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 232.44 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/232.44 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 232.44 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 25,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398.72/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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