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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 233.24 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 233.24 and 112.16 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 233.24 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/233.24 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 233.24 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 26,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.20/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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