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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 233.64 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 233.64 and 111.90 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 233.64 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/233.64 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 233.64 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 26,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,144.32/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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