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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 229.16 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 229.16 and 150.96 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 229.16 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/229.16 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 229.16 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 34,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593.99/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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