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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.20, 232 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.20, 232 and 151.36 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.20 : 232 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.20/232 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.20x = 232 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.20x = 35,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115.52/155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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