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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 233.10 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 233.10 and 112.18 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 233.10 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/233.10 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 233.10 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 26,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147.99/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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