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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 232.89 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 232.89 and 104.14 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 232.89 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/232.89 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 232.89 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 24,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,253.16/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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