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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 232.29 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 232.29 and 100.24 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 232.29 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/232.29 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 232.29 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 23,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284.17/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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