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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 231.23 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 231.23 and 153.59 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 231.23 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/231.23 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 231.23 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 35,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,512.69/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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