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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.53, 235.10 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.53, 235.10 and 151.06 is: 226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.53 : 235.10 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.53/235.10 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.53x = 235.10 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.53x = 35,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514.21/156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.88

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