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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 232.63 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 232.63 and 112.21 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 232.63 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/232.63 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 232.63 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 26,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103.99/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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