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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 232.08 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 232.08 and 106.78 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 232.08 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/232.08 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 232.08 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 24,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781.50/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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