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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 231.54 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 231.54 and 154.88 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 231.54 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/231.54 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 231.54 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 35,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,860.92/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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