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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.98, 233.56 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.98, 233.56 and 112.65 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.98 : 233.56 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.98/233.56 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.98x = 233.56 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.98x = 26,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,310.53/155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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