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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 233.46 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 233.46 and 101.50 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 233.46 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/233.46 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 233.46 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 23,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,696.19/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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