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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.09, 215.19 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.09, 215.19 and 151.32 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.09 : 215.19 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.09/215.19 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.09x = 215.19 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.09x = 32,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562.55/156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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