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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 232.98 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 232.98 and 101.60 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 232.98 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/232.98 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 232.98 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 23,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670.77/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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