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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 233.08 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 233.08 and 104.36 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 233.08 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/233.08 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 233.08 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 24,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325.10/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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