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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 233.04 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 233.04 and 101.28 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 233.04 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/233.04 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 233.04 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 23,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602.29/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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