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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 232.57 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 232.57 and 68.39 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 232.57 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/232.57 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 232.57 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 15,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905.46/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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