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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 233.15 and 112.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 233.15 and 112.00 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 233.15 = 112.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/233.15 = 112.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 233.15 × 112.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 26,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112.72/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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