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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.27, 232.47 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.27, 232.47 and 109.10 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.27 : 232.47 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.27/232.47 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.27x = 232.47 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.27x = 25,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362.48/155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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