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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 232.21 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 232.21 and 151.42 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 232.21 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/232.21 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 232.21 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 35,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,160.28/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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