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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.10, 234.15 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.10, 234.15 and 101.70 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.10 : 234.15 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.10/234.15 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.10x = 234.15 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.10x = 23,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813.06/156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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