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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 235.08 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 235.08 and 150 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 235.08 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/235.08 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 235.08 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 35,262
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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