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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.34 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.34 and 70.04 is: 105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.34 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.34 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.34 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 16,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343.13/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.11

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