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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 232.64 and 100.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 232.64 and 100.39 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 232.64 = 100.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/232.64 = 100.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 232.64 × 100.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 23,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353.06/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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