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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.60 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.60 and 100.88 is: 151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.60 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.60 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.60 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 23,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464.69/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.23

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