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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 232.80 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 232.80 and 153.92 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 232.80 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/232.80 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 232.80 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 35,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,832.58/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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