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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.36, 214.59 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.36, 214.59 and 152.28 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.36 : 214.59 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.36/214.59 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.36x = 214.59 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.36x = 32,677.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,677.77/156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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