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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 233.88 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 233.88 and 151.02 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 233.88 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/233.88 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 233.88 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 35,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,320.56/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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