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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.09, 234.12 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.09, 234.12 and 110.30 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.09 : 234.12 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.09/234.12 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.09x = 234.12 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.09x = 25,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823.72/156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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