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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 233.96 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 233.96 and 110.32 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 233.96 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/233.96 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 233.96 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 25,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,810.47/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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