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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 233.18 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 233.18 and 104.12 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 233.18 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/233.18 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 233.18 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 24,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,278.18/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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