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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.53, 233.66 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.53, 233.66 and 150.76 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.53 : 233.66 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.53/233.66 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.53x = 233.66 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.53x = 35,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,224.66/156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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