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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 234.15 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 234.15 and 110.29 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 234.15 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/234.15 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 234.15 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 25,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.40/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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