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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 232.80 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 232.80 and 150.92 is: 226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 232.80 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/232.80 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 232.80 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 35,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,134.18/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.67

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