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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.79 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.79 and 104.48 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.79 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.79 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.79 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 24,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425.21/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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