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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 233.80 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 233.80 and 69.40 is: 104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 233.80 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/233.80 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 233.80 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 16,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,225.72/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.02

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