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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 215.02 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 215.02 and 151.02 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 215.02 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/215.02 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 215.02 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 32,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,472.32/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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