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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 233.60 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 233.60 and 101.60 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 233.60 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/233.60 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 233.60 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 23,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,733.76/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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