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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 233.68 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 233.68 and 110.10 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 233.68 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/233.68 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 233.68 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 25,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728.17/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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