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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.47, 232.93 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.47, 232.93 and 109.60 is: 164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.47 : 232.93 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.47/232.93 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.47x = 232.93 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.47x = 25,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529.13/155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.21

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