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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.40 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.40 and 150.96 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.40 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.40 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.40 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 32,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516.78/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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