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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 232.32 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 232.32 and 100.85 is: 151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 232.32 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/232.32 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 232.32 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 23,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,429.47/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.04

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