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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.07, 233.49 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.07, 233.49 and 104.47 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.07 : 233.49 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.07/233.49 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.07x = 233.49 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.07x = 24,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392.70/156.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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