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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 232.95 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 232.95 and 109.62 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 232.95 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/232.95 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 232.95 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 25,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,535.98/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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