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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.53, 233.34 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.53, 233.34 and 68.86 is: 103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.53 : 233.34 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.53/233.34 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.53x = 233.34 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.53x = 16,067.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067.79/155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.31

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