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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.55 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.55 and 98.07 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.55 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.55 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.55 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 22,904.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904.25/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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