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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.10, 233.76 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.10, 233.76 and 101.92 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.10 : 233.76 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.10/233.76 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.10x = 233.76 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.10x = 23,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,824.82/156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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