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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.53, 214.86 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.53, 214.86 and 150.99 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.53 : 214.86 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.53/214.86 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.53x = 214.86 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.53x = 32,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441.71/156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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