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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 232.47 and 69.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 232.47 and 69.62 is: 104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 232.47 = 69.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/232.47 = 69.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 232.47 × 69.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 16,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,184.56/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.38

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