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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.60, 233.91 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.60, 233.91 and 152.28 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.60 : 233.91 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.60/233.91 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.60x = 233.91 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.60x = 35,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,619.81/156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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