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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 215.04 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 215.04 and 150.66 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 215.04 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/215.04 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 215.04 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 32,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,397.93/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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