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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 233.58 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 233.58 and 101.76 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 233.58 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/233.58 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 233.58 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 23,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,768.61/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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