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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 232.98 and 101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 232.98 and 101.27 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 232.98 = 101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/232.98 = 101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 232.98 × 101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 23,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592.72/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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