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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.07, 233.88 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.07, 233.88 and 115.39 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.07 : 233.88 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.07/233.88 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.07x = 233.88 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.07x = 26,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,987.41/156.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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