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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 232.97 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 232.97 and 153.39 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 232.97 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/232.97 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 232.97 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 35,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734.50/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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