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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.98, 233.98 and 102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.98, 233.98 and 102.22 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.98 : 233.98 = 102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.98/233.98 = 102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.98x = 233.98 × 102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.98x = 23,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,917.44/155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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