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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 233.28 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 233.28 and 101.40 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 233.28 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/233.28 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 233.28 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 23,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654.59/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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