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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 233.06 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 233.06 and 154.37 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 233.06 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/233.06 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 233.06 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 35,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,975.54/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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