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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 213.70 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 213.70 and 153.51 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 213.70 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/213.70 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 213.70 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 32,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,805.09/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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