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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.11, 215.46 and 151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.11, 215.46 and 151.33 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.11 : 215.46 = 151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.11/215.46 = 151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.11x = 215.46 × 151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.11x = 32,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,604.81/156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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