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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.03 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.03 and 112.44 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.03 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.03 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.03 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 26,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201.10/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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