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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.83, 233.25 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.83, 233.25 and 103.65 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.83 : 233.25 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.83/233.25 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.83x = 233.25 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.83x = 24,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,177.24/155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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