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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.01, 233.71 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.01, 233.71 and 101.74 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.01 : 233.71 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.01/233.71 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.01x = 233.71 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.01x = 23,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,778.63/156.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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