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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 232.42 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 232.42 and 68.36 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 232.42 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/232.42 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 232.42 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 15,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888.23/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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