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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.68, 233.41 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.68, 233.41 and 150.87 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.68 : 233.41 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.68/233.41 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.68x = 233.41 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.68x = 35,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214.19/156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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