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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 233.42 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 233.42 and 104.23 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 233.42 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/233.42 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 233.42 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 24,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329.37/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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