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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 233.70 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 233.70 and 151.35 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 233.70 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/233.70 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 233.70 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 35,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,370.50/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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