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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 233.88 and 69.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 233.88 and 69.36 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 233.88 = 69.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/233.88 = 69.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 233.88 × 69.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 16,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221.92/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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