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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 233.71 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 233.71 and 144.69 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 233.71 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/233.71 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 233.71 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 33,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,815.50/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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