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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 233.70 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 233.70 and 142.72 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 233.70 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/233.70 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 233.70 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 33,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,353.66/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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