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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 232.75 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 232.75 and 106.38 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 232.75 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/232.75 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 232.75 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 24,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,760.50/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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