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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 232.94 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 232.94 and 104.15 is: 155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 232.94 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/232.94 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 232.94 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 24,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,261.54/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.94

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