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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 232.69 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 232.69 and 152.57 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 232.69 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/232.69 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 232.69 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 35,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501.51/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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