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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 232.68 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 232.68 and 107.24 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 232.68 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/232.68 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 232.68 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 24,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952.60/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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