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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 232.70 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 232.70 and 68.57 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 232.70 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/232.70 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 232.70 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 15,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955.61/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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