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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 235.02 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 235.02 and 155.03 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 235.02 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/235.02 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 235.02 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 36,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434.38/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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