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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 233.69 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 233.69 and 101.43 is: 152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 233.69 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/233.69 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 233.69 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 23,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702.67/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.23

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