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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.24, 215.16 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.24, 215.16 and 153.05 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.24 : 215.16 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.24/215.16 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.24x = 215.16 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.24x = 32,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,929.16/156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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