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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 234.03 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 234.03 and 154.44 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 234.03 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/234.03 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 234.03 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 36,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143.59/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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