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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 232.78 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 232.78 and 103.87 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 232.78 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/232.78 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 232.78 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 24,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178.86/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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