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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 234.48 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 234.48 and 152.48 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 234.48 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/234.48 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 234.48 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 35,753.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753.51/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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