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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 232.91 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 232.91 and 109.71 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 232.91 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/232.91 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 232.91 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 25,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551.39/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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