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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 232.56 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 232.56 and 154.77 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 232.56 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/232.56 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 232.56 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 35,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993.31/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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