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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 232.83 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 232.83 and 103.83 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 232.83 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/232.83 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 232.83 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 24,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174.74/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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