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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 234 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 234 and 107.42 is: 161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 234 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/234 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 234 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 25,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,136.28/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.16

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