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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 233.36 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 233.36 and 106.96 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 233.36 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/233.36 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 233.36 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 24,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,960.19/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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