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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 233.74 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 233.74 and 152.06 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 233.74 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/233.74 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 233.74 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 35,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542.97/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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