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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 233.13 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 233.13 and 68.79 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 233.13 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/233.13 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 233.13 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 16,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037.01/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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