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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 232.94 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 232.94 and 68.76 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 232.94 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/232.94 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 232.94 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 16,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,016.95/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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