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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 232.64 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 232.64 and 68.55 is: 102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 232.64 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/232.64 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 232.64 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 15,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947.47/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.79

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