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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.69, 233.63 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.69, 233.63 and 69.02 is: 103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.69 : 233.63 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.69/233.63 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.69x = 233.63 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.69x = 16,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123.63/155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.57

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