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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 234.24 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 234.24 and 108 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 234.24 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/234.24 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 234.24 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 25,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,297.92/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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