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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 232.61 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 232.61 and 106.52 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 232.61 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/232.61 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 232.61 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 24,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,777.88/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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