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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 232.62 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 232.62 and 109.62 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 232.62 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/232.62 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 232.62 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 25,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,499.80/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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