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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 233.65 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 233.65 and 110.28 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 233.65 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/233.65 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 233.65 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 25,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,766.92/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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