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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.44, 216.91 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.44, 216.91 and 151.25 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.44 : 216.91 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.44/216.91 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.44x = 216.91 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.44x = 32,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806.17/156.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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