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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.63, 233.18 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.63, 233.18 and 68.83 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.63 : 233.18 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.63/233.18 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.63x = 233.18 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.63x = 16,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049.78/155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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