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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 233.82 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 233.82 and 110.16 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 233.82 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/233.82 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 233.82 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 25,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757.61/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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