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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 233.29 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 233.29 and 109.92 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 233.29 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/233.29 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 233.29 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 25,642.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,642.81/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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