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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.51 and 69.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.51 and 69.17 is: 103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.51 = 69.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.51 = 69.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.51 × 69.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 16,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151.89/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.66

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