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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 230.92 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 230.92 and 152.02 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 230.92 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/230.92 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 230.92 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 35,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,104.46/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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