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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 233.70 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 233.70 and 101.32 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 233.70 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/233.70 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 233.70 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 23,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678.48/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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