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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.66, 215.62 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.66, 215.62 and 150.18 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.66 : 215.62 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.66/215.62 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.66x = 215.62 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.66x = 32,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381.81/156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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