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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.05, 233.94 and 104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.05, 233.94 and 104.53 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.05 : 233.94 = 104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.05/233.94 = 104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.05x = 233.94 × 104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.05x = 24,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453.84/156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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