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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 234.24 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 234.24 and 107.96 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 234.24 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/234.24 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 234.24 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 25,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,288.55/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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