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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 232.63 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 232.63 and 107.39 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 232.63 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/232.63 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 232.63 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 24,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,982.14/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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