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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.76 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.76 and 150.72 is: 226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.76 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.76 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.76 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 35,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232.31/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.02

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