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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 233.82 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 233.82 and 104.25 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 233.82 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/233.82 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 233.82 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 24,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376.71/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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