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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 232.90 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 232.90 and 68.58 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 232.90 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/232.90 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 232.90 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 15,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972.28/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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