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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 233.15 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 233.15 and 153.68 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 233.15 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/233.15 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 233.15 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 35,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,829.71/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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