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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.71 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.71 and 69.12 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.71 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.71 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.71 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 16,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,154.06/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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