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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.52 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.52 and 104.25 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.52 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.52 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.52 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 24,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,343.96/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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