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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.51 and 72.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.51 and 72.85 is: 109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.51 = 72.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.51 = 72.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.51 × 72.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 16,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,938.35/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.17

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