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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 232.90 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 232.90 and 151.20 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 232.90 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/232.90 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 232.90 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 35,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214.48/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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