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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 233.48 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 233.48 and 104.37 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 233.48 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/233.48 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 233.48 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 24,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,368.31/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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