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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 232.70 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 232.70 and 103.93 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 232.70 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/232.70 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 232.70 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 24,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,185.01/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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