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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 232.02 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 232.02 and 153.76 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 232.02 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/232.02 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 232.02 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 35,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,675.40/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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