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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 232.58 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 232.58 and 107.27 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 232.58 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/232.58 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 232.58 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 24,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947.96/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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