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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.43, 232.80 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.43, 232.80 and 151.24 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.43 : 232.80 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.43/232.80 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.43x = 232.80 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.43x = 35,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208.09/156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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