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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.02, 233.99 and 47.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.02, 233.99 and 47.79 is: 71.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.02 : 233.99 = 47.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.02/233.99 = 47.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.02x = 233.99 × 47.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.02x = 11,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182.38/156.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.67

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