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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.89, 233.99 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.89, 233.99 and 104.56 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.89 : 233.99 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.89/233.99 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.89x = 233.99 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.89x = 24,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,465.28/155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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