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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.12 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.12 and 101.46 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.12 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.12 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.12 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 23,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652.36/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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