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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 232.70 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 232.70 and 109.72 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 232.70 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/232.70 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 232.70 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 25,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,531.57/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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