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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 215.54 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 215.54 and 150.42 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 215.54 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/215.54 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 215.54 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 32,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421.53/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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