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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 232.62 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 232.62 and 101.17 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 232.62 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/232.62 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 232.62 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 23,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,534.17/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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