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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 230.04 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 230.04 and 150.66 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 230.04 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/230.04 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 230.04 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 34,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657.83/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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