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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 233.50 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 233.50 and 109.96 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 233.50 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/233.50 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 233.50 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 25,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675.66/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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