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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.11, 232.57 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.11, 232.57 and 106.96 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.11 : 232.57 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.11/232.57 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.11x = 232.57 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.11x = 24,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,875.69/155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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