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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 232.54 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 232.54 and 111.94 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 232.54 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/232.54 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 232.54 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 26,029.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,029.67/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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