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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.63, 233.61 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.63, 233.61 and 104.63 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.63 : 233.61 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.63/233.61 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.63x = 233.61 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.63x = 24,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442.61/155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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