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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 232.73 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 232.73 and 101.11 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 232.73 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/232.73 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 232.73 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 23,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529.90/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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