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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 232.08 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 232.08 and 100.74 is: 150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 232.08 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/232.08 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 232.08 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 23,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379.74/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.80

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