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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 233.53 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 233.53 and 112.22 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 233.53 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/233.53 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 233.53 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 26,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206.74/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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