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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 233.45 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 233.45 and 154.11 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 233.45 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/233.45 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 233.45 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 35,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,976.98/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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