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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 233.91 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 233.91 and 152.14 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 233.91 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/233.91 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 233.91 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 35,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,587.07/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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