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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 233.64 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 233.64 and 115.29 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 233.64 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/233.64 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 233.64 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 26,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,936.36/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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