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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 232.88 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 232.88 and 109.49 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 232.88 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/232.88 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 232.88 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 25,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,496.32/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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