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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.09, 234.03 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.09, 234.03 and 104.79 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.09 : 234.03 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.09/234.03 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.09x = 234.03 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.09x = 24,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524.00/156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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