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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.24 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.24 and 150.14 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.24 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.24 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.24 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 35,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,016.74/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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