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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 233 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 233 and 101.42 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 233 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/233 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 233 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 23,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,630.86/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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