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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 232.20 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 232.20 and 106.88 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 232.20 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/232.20 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 232.20 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 24,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817.54/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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