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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.66, 235.25 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.66, 235.25 and 150.11 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.66 : 235.25 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.66/235.25 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.66x = 235.25 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.66x = 35,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,313.38/156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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