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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 232.79 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 232.79 and 68.68 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 232.79 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/232.79 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 232.79 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 15,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987.26/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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