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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 233.58 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 233.58 and 97.22 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 233.58 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/233.58 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 233.58 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 22,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,708.65/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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