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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.07 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.07 and 68.86 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.07 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.07 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.07 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 16,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049.20/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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