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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 232.68 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 232.68 and 109.43 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 232.68 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/232.68 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 232.68 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 25,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462.29/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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