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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 232.47 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 232.47 and 109.40 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 232.47 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/232.47 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 232.47 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 25,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,432.56/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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