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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 232.90 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 232.90 and 109.70 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 232.90 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/232.90 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 232.90 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 25,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549.13/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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