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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 234.10 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 234.10 and 101.98 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 234.10 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/234.10 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 234.10 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 23,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873.52/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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