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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 233.15 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 233.15 and 68.80 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 233.15 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/233.15 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 233.15 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 16,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040.31/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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