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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 232.20 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 232.20 and 100.32 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 232.20 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/232.20 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 232.20 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 23,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294.30/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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