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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.11, 234 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.11, 234 and 154.41 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.11 : 234 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.11/234 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.11x = 234 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.11x = 36,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,131.94/156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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