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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 235.56 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 235.56 and 150.04 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 235.56 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/235.56 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 235.56 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 35,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343.42/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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