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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.09, 234.65 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.09, 234.65 and 144.82 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.09 : 234.65 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.09/234.65 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.09x = 234.65 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.09x = 33,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981.85/156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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