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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 232.86 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 232.86 and 112 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 232.86 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/232.86 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 232.86 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 26,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,080.32/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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