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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.85 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.85 and 69.21 is: 103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.85 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.85 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.85 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 16,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185.70/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.82

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