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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 234.09 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 234.09 and 53.39 is: 80.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 234.09 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/234.09 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 234.09 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 12,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498.65/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.05

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