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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 232.72 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 232.72 and 109.58 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 232.72 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/232.72 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 232.72 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 25,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,500.91/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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