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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 230.81 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 230.81 and 151.80 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 230.81 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/230.81 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 230.81 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 35,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,036.96/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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