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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.60, 235.06 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.60, 235.06 and 150.45 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.60 : 235.06 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.60/235.06 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.60x = 235.06 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.60x = 35,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,365.69/156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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