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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 232.50 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 232.50 and 68.41 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 232.50 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/232.50 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 232.50 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 15,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905.87/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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