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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.11, 233.69 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.11, 233.69 and 104.63 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.11 : 233.69 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.11/233.69 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.11x = 233.69 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.11x = 24,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449.29/156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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