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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.73, 233.60 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.73, 233.60 and 101.55 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.73 : 233.60 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.73/233.60 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.73x = 233.60 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.73x = 23,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721.57/155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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