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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 233.21 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 233.21 and 101.55 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 233.21 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/233.21 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 233.21 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 23,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681.97/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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