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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.73 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.73 and 104.54 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.73 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.73 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.73 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 24,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432.97/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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