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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 233.13 and 68.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 233.13 and 68.71 is: 103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 233.13 = 68.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/233.13 = 68.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 233.13 × 68.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 16,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,018.36/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.05

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