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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 232.96 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 232.96 and 152 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 232.96 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/232.96 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 232.96 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 35,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409.92/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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