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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 233.70 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 233.70 and 107.20 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 233.70 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/233.70 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 233.70 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 25,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,052.64/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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