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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 233.82 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 233.82 and 104.51 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 233.82 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/233.82 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 233.82 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 24,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437.11/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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