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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.69, 233.66 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.69, 233.66 and 112.42 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.69 : 233.66 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.69/233.66 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.69x = 233.66 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.69x = 26,268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,268.06/155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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