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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 233.26 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 233.26 and 153.99 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 233.26 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/233.26 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 233.26 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 35,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919.71/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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