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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 231.34 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 231.34 and 153.54 is: 228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 231.34 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/231.34 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 231.34 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 35,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,519.94/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.63

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