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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 231.00 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 231.00 and 150.13 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 231.00 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/231.00 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 231.00 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 34,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,678.12/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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