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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.16, 233.90 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.16, 233.90 and 151.85 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.16 : 233.90 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.16/233.90 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.16x = 233.90 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.16x = 35,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517.54/156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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