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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 232.42 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 232.42 and 154.88 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 232.42 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/232.42 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 232.42 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 35,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,997.21/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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