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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 232.49 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 232.49 and 100.33 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 232.49 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/232.49 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 232.49 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 23,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325.80/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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