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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 233.77 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 233.77 and 69.15 is: 103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 233.77 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/233.77 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 233.77 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 16,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165.20/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.76

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