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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 232.54 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 232.54 and 106.29 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 232.54 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/232.54 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 232.54 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 24,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,716.41/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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