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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 232.67 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 232.67 and 103.86 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 232.67 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/232.67 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 232.67 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 24,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165.37/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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