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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 231.03 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 231.03 and 151.86 is: 226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 231.03 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/231.03 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 231.03 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 35,084.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,084.22/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.03

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