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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.20, 234.02 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.20, 234.02 and 150.53 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.20 : 234.02 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.20/234.02 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.20x = 234.02 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.20x = 35,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,226.24/156.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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