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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 232.82 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 232.82 and 109.51 is: 164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 232.82 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/232.82 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 232.82 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 25,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,496.12/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.08

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