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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 232.14 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 232.14 and 112.36 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 232.14 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/232.14 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 232.14 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 26,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,083.25/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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