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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.73, 233.61 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.73, 233.61 and 154.69 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.73 : 233.61 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.73/233.61 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.73x = 233.61 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.73x = 36,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137.13/155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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