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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 232.98 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 232.98 and 107.28 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 232.98 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/232.98 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 232.98 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 24,994.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,994.09/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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