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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 233.10 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 233.10 and 111.96 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 233.10 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/233.10 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 233.10 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 26,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,097.88/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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