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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 234.02 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 234.02 and 112.39 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 234.02 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/234.02 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 234.02 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 26,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301.20/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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