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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.83 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.83 and 69.72 is: 104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.83 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.83 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.83 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 16,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232.73/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.58

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