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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 233.47 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 233.47 and 154.06 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 233.47 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/233.47 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 233.47 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 35,968.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968.00/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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