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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 233.06 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 233.06 and 112.50 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 233.06 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/233.06 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 233.06 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 26,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,218.69/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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