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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 233.41 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 233.41 and 68.96 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 233.41 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/233.41 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 233.41 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 16,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,095.05/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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