Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 234 and 102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 156, 234 and 102 is: 153
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156 : 234 = 102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156/234 = 102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156x = 234 × 102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156x = 23,868 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,868/156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153
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