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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 233.20 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 233.20 and 70.08 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 233.20 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/233.20 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 233.20 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 16,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342.66/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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