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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 234.20 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 234.20 and 152.08 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 234.20 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/234.20 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 234.20 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 35,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,617.14/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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