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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 233.66 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 233.66 and 104.39 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 233.66 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/233.66 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 233.66 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 24,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,390.60/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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