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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 233.36 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 233.36 and 110.49 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 233.36 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/233.36 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 233.36 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 25,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,783.95/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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