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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 233.23 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 233.23 and 107.25 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 233.23 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/233.23 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 233.23 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 25,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013.92/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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