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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 232.89 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 232.89 and 100.53 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 232.89 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/232.89 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 232.89 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 23,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,412.43/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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