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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.94 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.94 and 152.09 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.94 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.94 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.94 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 35,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579.93/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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