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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 233.76 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 233.76 and 101.68 is: 152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 233.76 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/233.76 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 233.76 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 23,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,768.72/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.56

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