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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.54, 233.50 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.54, 233.50 and 153.66 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.54 : 233.50 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.54/233.50 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.54x = 233.50 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.54x = 35,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,879.61/156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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