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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.11, 233.96 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.11, 233.96 and 100.49 is: 150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.11 : 233.96 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.11/233.96 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.11x = 233.96 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.11x = 23,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,508.97/156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.60

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