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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 233.64 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 233.64 and 101.68 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 233.64 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/233.64 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 233.64 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 23,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,756.52/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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