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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 233.34 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 233.34 and 101.64 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 233.34 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/233.34 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 233.34 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 23,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.68/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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