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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.47, 232.62 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.47, 232.62 and 153.14 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.47 : 232.62 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.47/232.62 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.47x = 232.62 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.47x = 35,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,623.86/155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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