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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 233.58 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 233.58 and 101.74 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 233.58 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/233.58 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 233.58 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 23,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764.43/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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