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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 233.08 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 233.08 and 112.01 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 233.08 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/233.08 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 233.08 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 26,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105.85/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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