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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.13, 234.16 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.13, 234.16 and 46.44 is: 69.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.13 : 234.16 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.13/234.16 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.13x = 234.16 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.13x = 10,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874.39/156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.65

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