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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 231.96 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 231.96 and 151.80 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 231.96 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/231.96 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 231.96 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 35,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211.53/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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