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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 233.81 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 233.81 and 69.39 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 233.81 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/233.81 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 233.81 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 16,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,223.73/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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