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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 232.50 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 232.50 and 152.30 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 232.50 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/232.50 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 232.50 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 35,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,408.59/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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