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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.16, 235.42 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.16, 235.42 and 144.32 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.16 : 235.42 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.16/235.42 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.16x = 235.42 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.16x = 33,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975.81/156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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