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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 233.10 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 233.10 and 101.40 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 233.10 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/233.10 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 233.10 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 23,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636.34/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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