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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 232.59 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 232.59 and 69.50 is: 104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 232.59 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/232.59 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 232.59 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 16,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165.01/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.29

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