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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 233 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 233 and 68.60 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 233 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/233 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 233 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 15,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983.80/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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