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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 233.96 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 233.96 and 152.15 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 233.96 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/233.96 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 233.96 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 35,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,595.08/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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