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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 231.16 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 231.16 and 150.78 is: 224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 231.16 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/231.16 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 231.16 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 34,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852.40/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.81

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