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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.51, 233.41 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.51, 233.41 and 106.60 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.51 : 233.41 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.51/233.41 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.51x = 233.41 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.51x = 24,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,881.51/155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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