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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 232.49 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 232.49 and 145 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 232.49 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/232.49 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 232.49 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 33,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,711.05/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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